Jean Marais
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What is an effective defence against a supprise rush on flurry of blows (which has already put you off balance and back pedelling) attack from a decent WT fighter?
Defence against chain punching
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Assuming you are already in an on-guard stance, step forward and switch your mansau-wusau hands around so that you're on his inside.
Try getting off-line. If you're already going back, go back next step on a 45 degree angle outward rather than straight back.
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Jean Marais
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No, when I said off balance I'm trying to say that I'm falling backwards and if the push against me was slightly harder/faster, I would really land on my bum.
I'm toying with the idea of letting myself "fall" away as if I'm half turning around so I would at least hit the ground in a kind of deep karate stance away from my opponant, and then use that bent knee furthest away from him as a type of spring to spring back. This "giving away" might put him off balance in his forward momentum which is good for when my momentum is suddenly springing back at him.
It is insane trying to describe this with typing.
I'm toying with the idea of letting myself "fall" away as if I'm half turning around so I would at least hit the ground in a kind of deep karate stance away from my opponant, and then use that bent knee furthest away from him as a type of spring to spring back. This "giving away" might put him off balance in his forward momentum which is good for when my momentum is suddenly springing back at him.
It is insane trying to describe this with typing.
Xue Sheng
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Then fall down, do a back roll to give yourself distance and come back fighting...or do what a Southern mantis guy I once sparred did to me when I got him off balance using Piquan (xingyiquan) fall back and bounce back up like a weeble and beat the heck out of the guy (in that case me) who knocked you down
Xue Sheng
All weight is underside
I have often wondered why people did not do that or do something along the lines of a tenkan from aikido
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Jean Marais
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Good answeres. Thanks.
Considering, rolling to get distance...I've seen a good WT fighter opponant simply follow quickly (he was somehow expecting the rolling away or had seen it before, I assume) and be there exactly when the fallen guy is trying to get back up (not a good ending for him).
The flip back up like a weeble works only if the supprise element holds (although this is in every movie, it always supprises me how often this really works and still holds supprise in real sparing).
A third option has just come to my mind...simply fall on your back but be in control. A skilled Jiu Jitzu fighter for example is not easy to approach if you're standing and he's laying on his back waiting for you. You won't take more damage and there is a break in the innitial rush. The downside is being prone to a second or third assailant. I'm sure a good oppertunity could then come alone to "get up" in whatever fasion.
Considering, rolling to get distance...I've seen a good WT fighter opponant simply follow quickly (he was somehow expecting the rolling away or had seen it before, I assume) and be there exactly when the fallen guy is trying to get back up (not a good ending for him).
The flip back up like a weeble works only if the supprise element holds (although this is in every movie, it always supprises me how often this really works and still holds supprise in real sparing).
A third option has just come to my mind...simply fall on your back but be in control. A skilled Jiu Jitzu fighter for example is not easy to approach if you're standing and he's laying on his back waiting for you. You won't take more damage and there is a break in the innitial rush. The downside is being prone to a second or third assailant. I'm sure a good oppertunity could then come alone to "get up" in whatever fasion.
Solution 1: Use "stealing step" to move yourself to be outside of your opponent's striking path and hit back with a 45 degree downward "haymaker".
Solution 2: Let your opponent to run into your "toe push kick".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sEBouwCbiA&feature=youtu.be
Solution 3: Left "comb hair" on your opponent's right punch. right "comb hair" on his left punch. Move in and get him into a "head lock" or "double arm wraps".
Solution 4: ...
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Kwan Sau
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Use circular to defeat linear ;-)
Since you are posting this question on a WC Forum, I assume you want an answer that reflects a WC response. A lot of the advice being offered comes from other perspectives. The simplest response to a front punch is a counterpunch, and against a flurry of "chain-punches" you can respond equally with chain punches, deflecting the attacks and penetrating with your counterattack. This defense and counter is commonly called "punch-to punch" and is a great drill to practice. If the oncoming punch hits your bridge-arm too heavily to deflect, then you let your arm flex into tan-sau, and pivot or side-step and deliver a counterpunch simultaneously with the other hand.
You should never be staggering back on your heels. That's what we in WC/VT/WT want to do to the other guy. Don't pull back and withdraw your energy. A good WC guy will run right over you. Instead, keep your energy pressing forward. When your opponent "blasts" in with overwhelming force, you need to be able to maintain forward pressure and learn to use his force to turn or sidestep off-line without giving up your own forward pressure. If you learn to do this, you can deflect your opponent's "blast" and get a great angle to counterattack.
In other words, you need to learn your stances and footwork. Are you training yourself, or do you have a qualified sifu who can help you with this?
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Jean Marais
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I'm going on the premise of "lost" balance or footwork.
In other words, you need to learn your stances and footwork. Are you training yourself, or do you have a qualified sifu who can help you with this?[/QUOTE]
I guess the question is about recovering your foot work, which is hard when he's pressing in so hard. I find the counter punching a viable option, but is that possible without having regained your footing.
In other words, you need to learn your stances and footwork. Are you training yourself, or do you have a qualified sifu who can help you with this?[/QUOTE]
I guess the question is about recovering your foot work, which is hard when he's pressing in so hard. I find the counter punching a viable option, but is that possible without having regained your footing.
Some simple advice I was given:
Rather than backing off, or trying to "swat the flies", just leave your hand in the way. If he tries to force his way through or move your hand, just respond to that pressure naturally.
It's always better to be attacking, of course, so geezer's response would be better. But if you are caught off-guard, don't panic and just leave your hand in the way.
Rather than backing off, or trying to "swat the flies", just leave your hand in the way. If he tries to force his way through or move your hand, just respond to that pressure naturally.
It's always better to be attacking, of course, so geezer's response would be better. But if you are caught off-guard, don't panic and just leave your hand in the way.
Absolutely spot on!
If you've been unbalanced and lost your "root" it's tough to respond ...in any martial art. First practice turning and/or sidestepping so you can receive a forceful attack without getting bowled over. Have your training partner start out holding back a bit, then gradually increase his speed and power. Gain some confidence, then start working on recovering from being off balance since you will know where you want to be and how it should feel.
In my lineage, we stress being yielding and springy with arms, turning and steps, so when our opponent is very strong, we work to compress, turn and use our opponent's pressure to slip aside. My old Chinese sifu used to use the analogy of a Spanish bullfighter. When the bull charges, he confuses the bull by putting his cape in front of its eyes and elegantly slips out of the way.
Now what about my question above? Do you currently have a sifu who can help you or are you training on your own?
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Jean Marais
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I would like to humbly thank you and the others here for your reply. Since you insist... I'm posting the question here because I believe someone studying WT is most often both on the giving and the receiving side of this situation in his training. Therefore, I'll get the best answers here.*
On a side note, I've never studied Wing Chun, but from research, believe it to be the right path for me in the long term. Sadly, I only became aware of it (yes you may laugh) 3 or so years ago. Currently, with both parents working and 2 small children, it does not make sence to start at this point. 3 Weeks ago I started going once a week to a Ju Jutzu lesson (WT in the area and time schedule was not available) to gain some knowlege in ground work (not so much for joint/grapple/throw work, but for ground work which I've never been taught before or practiced). This week my wife and youngest were sick and I've already had to skip this week (this also effects my job, and the trend will continue for another 5 years or so). So my long term plan is too study Ju Jutzu basics the next 5 years and then start WT. As a child I attained a black belt after 6 very intense years of training in Shorin Ryu, so I understand what commitment is required to gain skill.
So for the next while, thanks to mobile tech advances, I can at least read whilst on the train. I hope the answers here also enrich others.*
On a side note, I've never studied Wing Chun, but from research, believe it to be the right path for me in the long term. Sadly, I only became aware of it (yes you may laugh) 3 or so years ago. Currently, with both parents working and 2 small children, it does not make sence to start at this point. 3 Weeks ago I started going once a week to a Ju Jutzu lesson (WT in the area and time schedule was not available) to gain some knowlege in ground work (not so much for joint/grapple/throw work, but for ground work which I've never been taught before or practiced). This week my wife and youngest were sick and I've already had to skip this week (this also effects my job, and the trend will continue for another 5 years or so). So my long term plan is too study Ju Jutzu basics the next 5 years and then start WT. As a child I attained a black belt after 6 very intense years of training in Shorin Ryu, so I understand what commitment is required to gain skill.
So for the next while, thanks to mobile tech advances, I can at least read whilst on the train. I hope the answers here also enrich others.*
Fritz
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I'm going to do my best not to sound like a jerk here...
But what you are asking already has you at a HUGE disadvantage. A technique that the kung-fu player is familiar and comfortable with is already in application, you are off balance, and worse backpedaling.
Not much you can do really- not much of an effective counter at that point.
The counter or what to do, or how to defend starts a few steps back, as the KF dude moves into position and sets up their distance to start landing the punches- THAT is the time to move off line, extend the distance, or shorten it so they are uncomfortable.
Once they have committed, many martial arts dudes will continue to try and use a waza/skill they are familiar with even if it is now not the most optimal due to distance and timing.
But what you are asking already has you at a HUGE disadvantage. A technique that the kung-fu player is familiar and comfortable with is already in application, you are off balance, and worse backpedaling.
Not much you can do really- not much of an effective counter at that point.
The counter or what to do, or how to defend starts a few steps back, as the KF dude moves into position and sets up their distance to start landing the punches- THAT is the time to move off line, extend the distance, or shorten it so they are uncomfortable.
Once they have committed, many martial arts dudes will continue to try and use a waza/skill they are familiar with even if it is now not the most optimal due to distance and timing.
That's a good plan, but you don't have to wait 5 years before starting WT! A couple of years of jiu jutsu should give you a solid enough foundation to consider training a second art, especially a "stand-up" striking art like WT without causing confusion. I see you are in Berlin. The EWTO must have many schools there. I hear they are very expensive. But good instruction is worth a high price. Of course I am biased since my main instructor was Leung Ting, I also learned a bit from Emin Boztepe and I currently train under a man who spent a good deal of time training with the EWTO, including private sessions with GM Kernspecht. I believe standard of the EWTO instructors is very high indeed.
You have never studied WC but you are only interest in WC solution on WC chain punches, why?
Agree with you 100% there. The best solutions for the WC chain punches is not in the WC system.
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Jean Marais
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I never explicitly expected a WC responce per say, but do expect the most experience in this regard from the WC community for the following reasons:*
1) From my research, I have read that the 3rd form of WC has, as one of it's main motives, the recovery from strongly disadvantaged and unbalanced positions.*
2) Also, as anyone can see, WC defence is hearted in the idea of continuously increaseing the forward pressure of a "relentless" (for lack of a better word) attack. The technique of this attack holds the genius, and unlike other systems it is practiced and refined. I.e. you train this specifically and as you need a partner, someone is always on the recieving side.
3) picking the "worst case" type of relentless off balancing attack...surely comes from an expert WC fighter. If there is a technique to regain control over a lost situation from a WC attack, chances are it could be applied to other similar assults.*
Some more personal background:
Every now and again I have seen fighters of other styles use the same "tactic" of rush push assult (also first hand) mostly with great success. I'll never forget winning a quarter final fight at the National Campionships of my Funakoshi Karate at the age of 13. I had lost to this exact fighter the previous year, but in the mean time I had learnt the "rules". In cumutae the fight is stopped after every time a point is scored (very bad training for real fighting, and I was already a rubbish fighter in any event, excelling rather in the KATAs). After scoring a quick few points to be leading, I simply played the clock down. Fainting attacks, using footwork...untill the time was nearly up. Then he came at me, all guns blazing in a complete rush on AND I WAS POWERLESS. I back pedalled blocking, aiming to reach the edge of the ring to step out (which you may do once without loosing a point). As I thought I was there, he wacked me with a supper high kick to the head at which point the ref called stop. I looked down at my back foot with relief to see it was outside the perimeter marking. The epon did not count as I had stepped out first, resulting in the halt and restart with 3 seconds left on the clock. I didn't win my next match and left the tournament with a bronze in the KATA division (which I still consider one of the most effort inputs on a goal in my life thus far. Damn did I work hard for it). After that tournament I realized that Karate will never make me a good fighter. It had taught me self dissapline, self confidence, a very few practicle applications and a deep respect for others. But it was time to stop. A year later I had my junior black, and quit to concentrate on mountainbiking and basket ball. In my small town of Port Elizabeth, down in South Africa, Kung Fu was only known from movies. Only after having moved to Manchester as an adult, did I start up again with martial arts and only after I had moved to Berlin 3 years later with my new family, did I become aware of WT.
Manchester training was a short but valuable experience in "mixed martial arts". I learnt basic boxing, kick boxing and aikido. Most of all I learn that the body must also learn to "deal" with receiving blows. A boxer who can't role with the punches won't last long and everyone gets hit at some point. If your body does not absorb, dissipate or deflect by reflex and or you freeze or "get rattled", you're gonna get wipped. We trained fighting often with gloves and head gear.
Family is my number 1 and I love it. But time is short (the parents had their first weekend away alone in 6 six years last month). I mention this in context to why I don't start WT now. Yes it is expensive and I need decent time for it.
Lastly:
I believe the situation is common enough and I doubt their is only one resolution. The fact that it is a common situation makes a resolution stradegy an important consideration on our quest for continuous improvement.
Although, I have no time to commit myself to WT training at this point, I'm hoping to find a partner to practice with who has some WT background. Because, as I said before, I believe WT is the right system for me in the long run, it would be benifitial to understand a WT type response.
1) From my research, I have read that the 3rd form of WC has, as one of it's main motives, the recovery from strongly disadvantaged and unbalanced positions.*
2) Also, as anyone can see, WC defence is hearted in the idea of continuously increaseing the forward pressure of a "relentless" (for lack of a better word) attack. The technique of this attack holds the genius, and unlike other systems it is practiced and refined. I.e. you train this specifically and as you need a partner, someone is always on the recieving side.
3) picking the "worst case" type of relentless off balancing attack...surely comes from an expert WC fighter. If there is a technique to regain control over a lost situation from a WC attack, chances are it could be applied to other similar assults.*
Some more personal background:
Every now and again I have seen fighters of other styles use the same "tactic" of rush push assult (also first hand) mostly with great success. I'll never forget winning a quarter final fight at the National Campionships of my Funakoshi Karate at the age of 13. I had lost to this exact fighter the previous year, but in the mean time I had learnt the "rules". In cumutae the fight is stopped after every time a point is scored (very bad training for real fighting, and I was already a rubbish fighter in any event, excelling rather in the KATAs). After scoring a quick few points to be leading, I simply played the clock down. Fainting attacks, using footwork...untill the time was nearly up. Then he came at me, all guns blazing in a complete rush on AND I WAS POWERLESS. I back pedalled blocking, aiming to reach the edge of the ring to step out (which you may do once without loosing a point). As I thought I was there, he wacked me with a supper high kick to the head at which point the ref called stop. I looked down at my back foot with relief to see it was outside the perimeter marking. The epon did not count as I had stepped out first, resulting in the halt and restart with 3 seconds left on the clock. I didn't win my next match and left the tournament with a bronze in the KATA division (which I still consider one of the most effort inputs on a goal in my life thus far. Damn did I work hard for it). After that tournament I realized that Karate will never make me a good fighter. It had taught me self dissapline, self confidence, a very few practicle applications and a deep respect for others. But it was time to stop. A year later I had my junior black, and quit to concentrate on mountainbiking and basket ball. In my small town of Port Elizabeth, down in South Africa, Kung Fu was only known from movies. Only after having moved to Manchester as an adult, did I start up again with martial arts and only after I had moved to Berlin 3 years later with my new family, did I become aware of WT.
Manchester training was a short but valuable experience in "mixed martial arts". I learnt basic boxing, kick boxing and aikido. Most of all I learn that the body must also learn to "deal" with receiving blows. A boxer who can't role with the punches won't last long and everyone gets hit at some point. If your body does not absorb, dissipate or deflect by reflex and or you freeze or "get rattled", you're gonna get wipped. We trained fighting often with gloves and head gear.
Family is my number 1 and I love it. But time is short (the parents had their first weekend away alone in 6 six years last month). I mention this in context to why I don't start WT now. Yes it is expensive and I need decent time for it.
Lastly:
I believe the situation is common enough and I doubt their is only one resolution. The fact that it is a common situation makes a resolution stradegy an important consideration on our quest for continuous improvement.
Although, I have no time to commit myself to WT training at this point, I'm hoping to find a partner to practice with who has some WT background. Because, as I said before, I believe WT is the right system for me in the long run, it would be benifitial to understand a WT type response.
Since to "use circular to defeat linear" is the best solution, and also since WC guys don't train "circular" approach, I can only say that to have "style boundary" is not a good idea. Should you cross train the WC system if you have the chance? Of course you should! Should you be restricted by the WC system thinking? Of course you shouldn't!
Here is an example that you use circular moves to deflect the straight line attack. The spear is the best "straight line attack weapon". It has only 3 techniques,
1. the clockwise circle deflect,
2. the counter-clockwise circle deflect, and
3. the straight line stab.
Both 1 and 2 are used to counter 3.
When your opponent uses chain punches to attack your center, you have to protect your center from outside in instead of from inside out.
Will you be able to find such principle in the WC system? I truly don't think so.
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